`Kosher' oysters show lack of basic respect

Saturday

Nov 16, 2002 at 12:01 AM

In response to the front page article in The Courier on Thursday, " `Kosher' oysters," I must say I was certainly surprised. What a shame that one would not take the time to do some limited research to find out the meaning and qualifications for such certification. It reflects a serious problem in our society today, that being the lack of respect.

It appears it is not the young alone who can use some correction in that area. In teaching my children, I often tell them that adults as well as children make many mistakes. What a perfect example this situation is for teaching them a lesson in accountability.

When one makes a mistake, they often have opportunity to correct such, especially if the mistake would cause others to be offended. In that case you would immediately take action to correct the error. Our family's personal standards are to offer an apology even if no bad intent was ever intended.

How unfortunate that this person can offend others and stand in ignorance and not offer to correct his poor judgement. This situation reflects one of the ever-present true evils in the world, which I believe, is the love of money.

This person obviously cares more about money than respecting the religious freedom and beliefs of others. He will definitely be limited to selling this product in Louisiana, I am a native New Yorker and New Yorkers would not find his ignorance and disrespect amusing nor would the violation of state law be tolerated.

I hope The Courier will hear responses from many of the intelligent and wonderful people who live here in Louisiana.